Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'
Eastern Redbud







Noted for its dark wine-red foliage and excellent tolerance to drought and heat. A compact tree with an upright, dense, vase-shaped habit. This tree adds elegance to any space, including small gardens. Beautiful pink, pea-shaped flowers in spring. Red, orange, and yellow autumn leaves. The dark red-brown bark has a scaly surface and forms deep fissures to expose the cinnamon-orange interior. The young stems start brown then become almost black, providing winter interest.
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Taxonomy and Etymology
Genus: Cercis
Species: Cercis canadensis, canadēnsis (Latin, adjective), meaning 'Canadian, of or relating to Canada', in reference to the species' native geographical location.
Cultivar: Cercis canadensis 'Merlot'
Common Name: Eastern Redbud
Description and Features
Description: Noted for its dark wine-red foliage and excellent tolerance to drought and heat. A compact tree with an upright, dense, vase-shaped habit. This tree adds elegance to any space, including small gardens. Beautiful pink, pea-shaped flowers in spring. Red, orange, and yellow autumn leaves. The dark red-brown bark has a scaly surface and forms deep fissures to expose the cinnamon-orange interior. The young stems start brown then become almost black, providing winter interest.
Height: 3m
Width: 2m
Soil Type: Dry soils
Winter Foliage: Deciduous
Origin: Exotic
Stem:
Summer: Red, Brown, Orange, Black
Autumn: Red, Brown, Orange, Black
Winter: Red, Brown, Orange, Black
Spring: Red, Brown, Orange, Black
Foliage:
Summer: Purple, Red
Autumn: Yellow, Orange, Red
Winter: None
Spring: Purple, Red
Flowers:
Summer: None
Autumn: None
Winter: None
Spring: Pink